Our Doctors

Experienced veterinary doctors with practical, compassionate focus.

Our veterinarians bring diverse interests across internal medicine, surgery, diagnostics, pain management, and preventive care to support dogs and cats through every stage of life.

Veterinary doctors and patient care at Animal Medical Center
Dr. Bruce Welch
Partner

Bruce Welch, DVM, CCRT

Orthopedic and fracture management focus

Certifications and special training include TPLO, TTA, fracture management (basic and advanced), and BioMetrics.

Dr. Brian Cather
Partner

Brian Cather, DVM

Surgical and orthopedic care

Certifications and special training include TPLO, TTA, and fracture management (basic and advanced).

Dr. Susanne Hirsch
Canine and Feline Medicine

Susanne (Sue) Hirsch, DVM

Internal medicine and shelter medicine

Dr. Sue limits her patients to dogs and cats, with professional interests in canine and feline internal medicine and shelter medicine.

Dr. Samantha Schildt
Internal Medicine

Samantha Schildt, DVM

Medical and surgical care

Dr. Sam's professional interests include feline and canine internal medicine as well as surgery.

Dr. Colleen Buttry
Preventive + Imaging

Colleen Buttry, DVM

Ultrasound, pathology, and palliative care

Dr. Buttry enjoys preventive care, diagnostic imaging (especially ultrasound), clinical pathology, hospice/palliative care, and rescue outreach.

Dr. Corie Jo Fegel
Preventive Medicine

Corie Jo Fegel, DVM

Parasitology and soft tissue surgery

Dr. Fegel has interests in feline and canine preventive medicine, parasitology, and soft tissue surgery.

Dr. Sara Howard
Certified Acupuncture

Sara Howard, DVM

Pain management and internal medicine

Professional interests include pain management, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, ultrasound, and acupuncture.

Dr. David Ames
Internal Medicine

David Ames, DVM

Canine and feline care

Dr. Ames has interests in feline and canine internal medicine and soft tissue surgery.